Parallel Chords

A sequence of chords consisting of intervals that do not change as the chord moves. Example below shows a major chord of C, E, and G (with the intervals of a majorthird between the C and E and a minor third between the E and G). This chord would be parallel to the following chord of F, A, and C (again a major chord with the intervals of a major third between the F and A and a minor third between the A and C), which, in turn, would be parallel to the next major chord consisting of G, B, D, etc. This is also referred to as parallel motion.